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| Visit the 'Canada & Passchendaele 1917' website, created on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele to honour the courage and determination of Canadian soldiers who fought in the Battle of Passchendaele alongside their comrades from other Commonwealth countries. The website enables visitors to view information from Canadian sources on different aspects of the battle as well as read first hand accounts of the fighting from Canadian soldiers. .. learn more |
Minister of Industry Jim Prentice addresses the Chamber of Commerce Canada-Belgium-Luxembourg
09/11/2007
Industry Minister Jim Prentice addressed Belgian investors and business people as well as representatives of Canadian subsidiaries in Belgium on the theme of Canada as a Preferred Business Partner, in two-way investment, trade and science and technology. He outlined Canada's leadership in fiscal management and economic performance among G8 countries, taking the occasion to expand on their impact on business decisions. .. more
Canada lifts visa requirements for the Czech Republic and Republic of Latvia
31/10/2007
Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, has announced that citizens of the Czech Republic and the Republic of Latvia no longer require a temporary resident visa to visit Canada. .. more
Government's New Economic Statement Delivers Broad-Based Tax Relief for Individuals, Families and Businesses
30/10/2007
Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty presented the Government's 2007 Economic Statement, which proposes broad-based tax relief for all Canadians, including a further reduction of the goods and services tax (GST); declining business taxation and reducing the federal debt by $10 billion this year. .. more
A new issue of our cultural electronic newsletter Focus Canada is available
26/10/2007
Learn more about upcoming events in Belgium and Luxembourg involving Canadian artists. Focus Canada is published by the Embassy of Canada in Brussels. .. more
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Upcoming event
November 26, 2007 - Destination Canada in Brussels : forum for information about working and living in Canada. Participants will discover Canada's diversity and learn about the opportunities to work temporarily or live permanently in Canada. Representatives of Canada's provinces and territories as well as our francophone communities across the country will give participants a taste of the welcome that awaits them and the services that can help them get settled. Canadian employers will be on hand with job offers in a wide variety of fields: aeronautics, hospitality, translation, transportation, multimedia. .. details
Recent speeches by the Ambassador
- Address at the annual ceremony at Adegem Canadian War Cemetery, Maldegem, September 9, 2007. Full text.
- Speech at the Reception to Preview the Canadian War Museum's Exhibition "The Canadians at Passchendaele", July 13, 2007. Full text.
- Speech on the occasion of Ambassador Glasgow's visit to the Port of Antwerp, Thursday, June 28, 2007. .. full text.
Canada in the World: Canadian International Policy
Information about Canada's role in the world and other important global issues
Facts about the seal hunt in Canada
If you're interested in learning more about this issue, please consult the special feature on the Fisheries & Oceans Canada web site.
Working in Canada: learn about working in your occupation once you arrive
The Going to Canada Immigration Portal will help you prepare for work in the specific area you plan to live.
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